Lifesavers receive national award

Lifesavers receive national award

Three local lifesavers have had their years of dedication and service recognised by the nation’s peak body. Surf Life Saving Australia awarded the National Medal for 15 years of service to Ocean Grove’s Amenah McDonald and Anglesea’s Jeremy Farrington, while Jan Juc’s Colin Brodie received a National Medal First Clasp for his 25 years. To receive the award, volunteer lifesavers must have served a minimum of 30 patrol hours per year. Ms McDonald,…

Lifesaver receives national award

A local lifesaver has had their years of dedication and service recognised by the nation’s peak body. Surf Life Saving Australia awarded the National Medal for 15 years of service to Ocean Grove’s Amenah McDonald. To receive the award, volunteer lifesavers must have served a minimum of 30 patrol hours per year. Ms McDonald, 52, began her surf lifesaving journey at age 19 and is now director of lifesaving and captain of Ocean Grove Surf Life Savi…